HC Deb 01 April 1981 vol 2 c124W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has received any representations concerning the provisions of homoeopathic treatment within the National Health Service in Northern Ireland.

Mr. John Patten

Yes. I have recently received from the Northern Ireland Homoeopathy Society a copy of its circular letter to all Northern Ireland Members dated 11 March to which I will be replying shortly.

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what arrangements currently exist or are planned for the postgraduate training of doctors interested in homoeopathy.

Mr. John Patten

The content of postgraduate medical education is a matter for the professional educational bodies. There is insufficient demand to justify training in homoeopathic medicine.